- MetaFarms, Inc. announced the launch of Report Manager, a new application within i-Production that enables users to customize, schedule, email and fax reports.
- Pfizer Animal Genetics has made new advancements in Arthrogryposis Multiplex diagnostics to improve its testing capacity. Investments in equipment and an improved testing methodology enable Pfizer to run larger numbers of samples more efficiently.
- Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. announced that its Chilean subsidiary Soquimich Comercial S.A. and Anagra S.A. signed a memorandum of understanding oriented to implement the merger of the two companies.
- The USDA informed the American Soybean Association that Secretary Schafer has signed a memorandum recommending that USDA’s Office of Inspector General conduct an audit and, as appropriate, investigation of the National Soybean Checkoff Program based on the petition filed by the ASA on Dec. 10, 2008 to ensure that soybean checkoff dollars are being managed and invested as prescribed by law.